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DNR Investigating New Manure Spill That Killed Fish In Wisconsin
It's common knowledge that water bodies are important in many ways, while also serving as great places to have recreational fun. That's why it's important to protect them from pollution and other things that can disrupt the natural ecosystem. However, despite our best efforts, water bodies are compromised in various ways.
Illinois Now Has Cannabis Dispensary Located On Boat Dock
The newest cannabis dispensary in Illinois is located on a lake and offers dockside service. I'm going to step out on a limb to say I think this legal recreational marijuana thing has worked out okay for Illinois. Okay, I'm just kidding, it's frickin' huge. Millions and millions of dollars have been generated in just a handful of years.
Dear Iowa, Please Don’t Be This Person at the Gas Station!
Dear Iowa, don't be this person at the gas station!. First off, there's absolutely nothing wrong with buying scratch-offs or doing some gambling with the wonderful Iowa State Lottery. If you've got a few extra bucks and want to try and 'win big' I wish you nothing but good luck. I hope you win enough to at least go on a nice vacation, buy the new dishwasher you've been wanting, or pay off some of your debt. When it comes to gambling, I'm a team player and I cheer for everyone.
Wisconsin Museum Offers Sleepover In Real WW II Submarine
If you're looking for a unique historical experience, a museum in Wisconsin has the perfect overnight adventure for you. When I was a little boy, I really liked submarines. I always wanted to take a ride in one. I was trying to remember why but I guess it was because they could go underwater. Plus, the subs could shoot missiles at its enemies.
One Of The Best Run Cities In The U.S. Is Right In Iowa
Our local political and community leaders should ensure our cities are run well. I mean, you hope that the people elected to balance budgets, make roads better, and do all of the other city things actually do them. It is subjective to people how well a city is being run, but having some data to back up a claim of people doing their jobs helps.
10 Illinois Kids Who Suddenly Went Missing in July
This is one of those things that should just never be. There are 10 families in Illinois who are now dealing with kids that have suddenly gone missing just since the first of July. According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, the whereabouts of the following 10...
Best Part Of The Wisconsin State Fair Is Right Outside The Entrance
If you though the cream puffs, fried foods, rides, and live music were the best parts about the Wisconsin State Fair, think again. I went to the Wisconsin State Fair with my pregnant friend so she could eat all the greasy, fried, delicious foods she was craving. Because she's pregnant, we wanted to get a close parking spot so she wasn't exhausted.
5 Additional Wisconsin Auto Dealers Have Licenses Revoked
Recently, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) revoked the wholesale dealer licenses of three Columbia County dealers after a DMV’s Dealer and Agent Section investigation determined that each dealer violated state law. The dealers were determined guilty of rolling back odometers on vehicles sold...
Hey, Iowa: Are You Aware of This Big Change to Social Security?
For millions of senior citizens, Social Security is a necessary lifeline in their glory years. It provides them with a basic income they can use to buy gas, groceries, medication, or whatever else they might need. There's a reason Social Security is always a topic in every election cycle, and the debate of whether or not funds will ever run out is a recurring focal point.
John Deere Reportedly Lays Off 489 Workers – Most in Illinois
What a terrible way to start the week if you're a worker for John Deere in Illinois and especially the Quad Cities region. A report today says that 489 workers have been laid off in both Iowa and Illinois with a vast majority being in the Land of Lincoln. I...
Eastern Iowa Fire Department Has Ended All Operations Effective Immediately
Residents in Strawberry Point, Iowa, learned late last night (July 11) that their city no longer has a fire department. When people think of fire departments, normally we picture the image of a big red truck, men and women in their fire suits, and a giant water hose putting out some kind of fire. While putting out fires is a big part of what fire departments do, it's not the only emergency they respond to.
Here’s What You Can Save On During Iowa’s Tax-Free Weekend
It's almost time to send our kiddos back to school!. One sure signal that the summer is drawing to a close is tax-free weekend. It's when a lot of us get back-to-school clothes and supplies for our kids and it's a good time in general to do some shopping. It's...
The Future of the First Buc-ee’s in Wisconsin is Uncertain
Excitement permeated in Wisconsin and beyond in early 2023 when news of a Buc-ee's convenience store and gas station was revealed to be making its debut in the Cheese State. The store was planned to be located in DeForest, between Madison and Wisconsin Dells, just north of Highway V, east of Highway I, and west of Interstate 39/90/94.
Massive Vehicle Recall Likely; How to See if Your Car Made the List
One of the largest vehicle recalls could happen in the coming weeks according to multiple outlets who have been following issues related to driver and passenger safety. While there is no recall in place at this time, the Associated Press says one will likely happen following reports from U.S. auto safety regulators regarding air bag inflators.
Illinois Bug Warning: The Lone Star Tick Can Make You Really Sick
You're probably sick and tired of hearing and talking about bugs in Illinois after nearly a year of being pelted around the clock with information about the upcoming (now gone) historic cicada emergence in Illinois. Spoiler alert: Cicada-geddon totally lived up to the hype in some areas, while other areas...
Do Illinois Residents Have Their Own Language?
People who visit Illinois may have difficulty holding a conversation with residents because some phrases they hear are only used in our state. It's interesting now that I think back on it. My father was born in Finland, so his first language was Finnish. Then, he moved the the Dominican Republic where is learned Spanish. When he was 12, his family moved to Chicago so English was his third language.
Iowa Named One Of The Best States For Health Care
Living somewhere that has really good health care is really important. Almost as important as living in a very safe town. Luckily, Iowans can rest easy at night knowing that their state is in the top 5 best states for health care. I mean, think about it. We have great medical facilities and hospitals across the state. The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and the Stead Family Children's Hospital are world renowned.
Walmart Terminates Discount Opportunity For Some Customers: Report
If you were hoping to save money at Walmart, you'll have one less way to do that moving forward. The retail giant has made a change that will mean some customers will no longer receive the same discounts they've been getting for the past several years. Walmart Changes In 2024.
Where Did the ‘Hawkeye Wave’ Idea Come From?
Sometime towards the end of July or early August, college football begins to pick up steam and so does the excitement among fans. It's so close, yet so far. You can't really blame fans for finding anything college football-related to get excited about this time of year. The official start of the 2024-2025 college football season is on August 24th, when Florida State takes on Georgia Tech, New Mexico plays against Montana State, SMU plays against Nevada, and Del State travels to Hawaii.
Death in Illinois Leads to Food Recall & CDC Listeria Warning
A recent death in Illinois has prompted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to issue a warning about a multistate outbreak of Listeria infections linked to deli meats, leading to a recall of Boar’s Head products. Public health officials from several states, along with the CDC and...
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